BA News

By: Will Groves ’12 NORTH BRIDGTON, ME – Summertime here at Bridgton Academy is a great opportunity to make improvements to areas around campus. Much like the renovation that is happening at Cleaves Hall currently, Ellis-Fisher Field is also getting an important facelift. Shortly after Commencement for the Class of 2018 wrapped up, the turf … Continued

New Head Coach returns to Maine, arrives in North Bridgton, by way of National Sports Academy in Lake Placid, NY CONTACT: NICK LeBEL, 207-647-3322 x1217 NORTH BRIDGTON, ME – Bridgton Academy is excited to announce the hiring of Rod Simmons as Head Hockey Coach. Simmons joins the Wolverine hockey program after three seasons as hockey … Continued

David Colella ’72 and Tom Hall ’85 named to Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees NORTH BRIDGTON, ME Bridgton Academy is pleased to welcome David Colella ‘72 and Tom Hall ‘85 to the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees. The two Bridgton Academy graduates have been elected following the retirement of longtime board member Carol Hamblet, and … Continued

The renovation of Cleaves Hall is well underway, and we are on track to be ready for the incoming Class of 2019. Here is an update on its progress, plus an inside look at what’s going on! For more information on the Cleaves Hall renovation, Click Here, and follow Bridgton Academy on Twitter and Facebook … Continued

Bridgton Academy Class of 2018 graduate Brody Dupuis (Hooksett, NH) has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship. Dupuis received the honor in a small ceremony on the campus of Bridgton Academy in March, but was formally honored during Bridgton Academy’s 2018 Commencement Exercises on May 4, … Continued

U.S. Navy Admiral John C. Aquilino, Bridgton Academy Class of 1980, was named Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet in a ceremony on May 17 in a ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Most recently commander of both the Navy’s 5th Fleet and Naval Forces Central Command, Aquilino takes charge of a fleet … Continued

Posted by Amanda Miller, LCSW Alcohol is different than other drugs. Drinking is not only socially acceptable, but it is widely glorified by the media and embraced by many social and professional circles. Drinking culture is celebrated on college campuses, and is a central part of tailgates and many other social events. This blog entry … Continued

Back for its second year, Dorm Wars Mario Kart has returned to the campus of Bridgton Academy for the Class of 2018. Leading the charge again this year Mr. Travis Dube artfully recaps of each night of intense competition. After the final round is decided and the engines are off, Mr Dube will unveil his … Continued

Jeffrey Wheeler (Hanover, MA) has been named one of Bridgton Academy’s Triple Threat Award recipients for Early Winter 2018. It is not typical for a student-athlete to get chosen for this award when they are not in their athletic season, but Jeff was unanimously chosen to receive it this quarter. “Jeff exemplifies everything that we … Continued

Connor Cullen (Ankeny, IA) has been named one of Bridgton Academy’s Triple Threat Award recipients for Early Winter 2018. Each quarter Bridgton Academy selects two to three athletes who have gone above and beyond – not only on the selected playing field, but also in the classroom and throughout the Bridgton Academy community. This award … Continued